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Grouping to Oberstleutnant and Regimentskommandeur Otto Gerhardt Thoma serving with Artillerie-Regiment 22. He died in a plane crash near Belgrade when he flew from Vienna to Athens on 22. October 1942. The plane was called "Johannes Höroldt". His German Cross was damaged due to the heat of the fire during the crash. You can clearly see black smoke/fire damage. It was however cleaned before shipping home to the family which can also be seen.
German Cross in gold. Five-rivet example made by Juncker, Berlin. Multi-piece construction. Weight: 64.7 gr. A well-worn badge with "character". Awarded on 24.5.1942.
A letter of condolence from the German Lufthansa to his wife. Dated "29.10.1942". Furthermore a portrait photo of him.
Please note the other items from Oberstleutnant Thoma in our 29th Auction.
